Don’t miss out on a wonderful day filled with fun and community spirit! The parade will kick off at Alba Middle School with Grand Marshal George C. Wallace, Jr., at 10 a.m. and will end at the Bayou La Batre Community Center. Kids will enjoy the jumpy houses, while food lovers can savor delicious dishes from La Taqueria, Twist Sushi, Somo Ice, and La Fruteria food trucks. Look for updates as more food trucks may be added to the lineup! Additionally, enjoy live music from the fantastic band Journey2Mars from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your family and invite old friends to join in the celebration of the Bayou! Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this event!Once the parade ends, community members may enjoy family-oriented activities and live entertainment by the band Journey to Mars, which will be at the Bayou La Batre Community Center for the remainder of the afternoon. Food Trucks will be on-site at the Center's grounds.More details will follow as events and attractions are added!For more information on the land parade, please call Councilman George Ramires at 251-751-4020. For all other information, please call City Hall at 251-824-2171.

Free watermelon slices, food vendors, bounce house, live music and so much more!

 Buzz on over to the Gardens! Join us at Mobile Botanical Gardens for a bee-autiful day all about pollinators!  Hear from Veronica of Honey on the Hill at 10–10:45 AM Learn how to take part in the Greater Southeastern Pollinator Census Enjoy fun hands-on crafts and pollinator-themed activities for all ages!  Let’s celebrate the tiny heroes that keep our world blooming! See you at the Larkins Classroom!

The Saturday market will be done at Semmes Honor Park. We will have a variety of farmers and vendors with fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, jams, honey, plants, and a farm swap (animals). The animal shelter will be there with dog adoptions. We will have food vendors, live music, and an area to hang out and play a game of checkers or cards. We can't wait to see you there.Farmers, back yard gardeners, food vendors, entertainers, sign up here https://form.jotform.com/241136629337155*Please note, we only accept applications for crafts vendors that are directly related to farm/ garden

Get ready for our first  Dive-In Movie of the Summer, hosted by the MPRD Aquatics Department!  Grab your towels and donut floaties, and meet us at Hillsdale Community Pool on Saturday, June 21 for the showing of the hit film, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The Hillsdale Community Center Pool will close at 5:00 p.m. on that Saturday evening and re-open for Dive-in guests at 6:30 p.m.  The movie will begin promptly at sundown. Until then, enjoy exciting Sonic-themed pool games  and snacks from Short Dogs and Kona Ice, our featured food trucks!  Small beach chairs and mini-coolers are welcome. No glass bottles are permitted in the pool area. Looking forward to seeing you all there! It is going to be a great time! More details to come! 

Maynard Farms is bringing the Petting Zoo! Shaved Ice Paradise will be on site selling snow cones, nachos and more.

About Join us every Tuesday for Sunset Sounds at Portside, where live music meets waterfront vibes! Enjoy an evening of great tunes featuring face painting, the Reptile Bus, Cornhole boards, giant Jenga + so much more. You don't want to miss the stunning sunset views from the beautiful green space. Grab a drink, relax with friends, and let the music set the mood. Where Portside on Main Date Tuesday, June 24 Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule Kids’ Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Cost FREE admission + parking; some activities cost $5-10

About We’re spinning more than just up town beats every Monday night during the summer season. Grab the kiddos and come out to enjoy entertainment and dance to the rhythm of the beat with DJ Matt, experience the Reptile Bus or get your face painted all season long. Where Main Street Date Monday, June 23 Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule DJ Matt: 6-9 pm Reptile Bus: 6-9 pm  SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Cost FREE admission + parking; some activities cost $5-10 Other May 26 - Fireworks @ 8:45 pm + Bubble Truck 6:30-8:30 pm

About Attention, Scouts! Gather your patrol and embark on an epic summer adventure every Wednesday at The Wharf. Your mission? To navigate the great Pepsi Summer Adventure Quest! Start your journey by reporting to the Pepsi Outpost, where you'll receive your official adventure map. Then, set out on a thrilling scavenger hunt, following the trail to uncover hidden waypoints and complete your quest. Once you've checked off every challenge, return to Base Camp where "X" marks the spot to claim your well-earned reward! After your adventure, stick around to enjoy music from DJ Matt and witness the SPECTRA Laser Light Experience. Ready your maps and sharpen your skills—it’s time to blaze the trail for a great cause. Where Portside on Main Date Wednesday, June 25 Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule Adventure Quest: 6-9 pm DJ Matt on the Portside stage: 6-9 pm SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Cost FREE admission + parking Other Check-in is located at the Pepsi tent at Portside on Main beside the stage. For the first 500 children to complete the hunt, The Wharf’s Anchor Campaign will make a special $5 donation in the child’s honor to the Alabama Credit Union’s Secret Meals for Hungry Children program, helping provide meals to kids in need. We appreciate your support!

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Shark Fest, an exciting three-day event at the Gulf State Park Pier! Whether you're passionate about these incredible creatures or simply find them fascinating, this event is the perfect opportunity to dive deep into the world of sharks. Throughout the event, you'll have the chance to hear from leading shark researchers who will share their expertise and insights into shark conservation and biology. Watch live shark dissections, examine an impressive collection of shark bones and teeth, and learn about the diverse species that inhabit our gulf. There's something for everyone to enjoy, including interactive educational crafts and activities, exciting face painting, and the chance to get hands-on with a live ray touch tank! Be sure to follow us on social media for updates on the timing of dissections and tours! Dates and Times: June 26 - 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM June 27 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM June 28 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier 20800 East Beach Boulevard, Gulf Shores, AL Fees: $5 entry fee, parking is free. You can pay online or onsite. https://reserve.alapark.com/register/shark-fest-2025 If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Gulf State Park Nature Center at 251-948-7275 extension 62093

Turn up the fun every Thursday night with Beats Bash, part of the Summer Series in Downtown OWA! From interactive music games and DIY crafts to live drum circles and Disco Dome parties, there’s something to spark every kid’s imagination. Catch music-themed activities at the Splashpad, creative kids’ zones at the Flowerbed, and jam along with a percussionist-led drum circle at the Fountain. Whether you’re a dancer, dreamer, or drum enthusiast, Beats Bash brings the beat for the whole family — only at Downtown OWA. Schedule of Events: 5:00 – 9:00 pm: Inflatable Disco Dome at the Native Treasures Alcove Music Activities at the Downtown Splashpad Kids Activities at the Downtown Flowerbed Drum Ciricle at the Downtown Fountain Music Bingo at Towne Tap

About Get ready for a bubbly good time because Thursdays are about to be Poppin’. Come early and enjoy entertainment from DJ Matt, camel rides, cornhole games, face painting + more! Dance to the beats, dive into kid-friendly fun, and splash around the Bubble Truck because things are about to get poppin’ all season long! Where Main Street Date Thursday, June 26 Time 6 pm - 9 pm Event Schedule Kids’ Activities + DJ Matt: 6-9 pm Bubble Truck: 6:30-8:30 pm / Last 30 min - GLOW Bubbles SPECTRA Laser Light Experience: 8:30, 9 + 9:30 pm Cost FREE admission + parking; some activities cost $5-10 Other Don’t forget a swimsuit + towel for the water activities! Giant 15 ft water slide on July 17 + 24

Our very popular Free Family Movie Nights are once again sponsored by our friends at Greer’s Markets and kick off on May 22 featuring Madagascar. Movies are held at East End Beach and begin at dusk (weather permitting). Bring beach chairs, blankets and bug spray (just in case). The remaining summer line up is , June 26- Despicable Me, June 27- Princess and the Frog, July 3- Jaws, July 5- Jaws, July 10- Lilo & Stitch, July 11- The Little Mermaid, July 24- Shark Tale, July 25- Finding Nemo, July 31- Moana, August 1- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, August 7-Dr. Dolittle, August 8- Yes Day. Great family fun!

*Disclaimer- this is suited best for more mature audiences* The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Director: Blake GreenwoodMusic Director: Daniel DriskellChoreographer: Zac WestAssistant Choreographer: Caroline WestStage Manager: Helen Rachel The Addam’s Family Cast:Gomez- Kip HayesMorticia- Ashley CampbellWednesday- Morgan SmithFester- Joshua GoldmanPugsley- Carter Hale and Anthony ParagoneGrandma- Lisa HellmanLucas- Jonah AdkinsAlice- Lauren RachelMal- John RichardsLurch- Justin Ortmann Ensemble/Ancestors-Caroline WestJessica HeadMeagan DavesEmma CheathamRachel DixonJD DeVittMichael DeveryRoy MillerNoah SmithDylan Knowles

Mommy &me class full of fun, bonding and learning! Just three weeks left of summer session! drop-ins welcome!Message amie@butterfliesdancing.org for schedule and to sign up!

Make a splash every Friday at H2OWA, part of the Summer Series at Downtown OWA! From May 30th through August 8th, head to Downtown OWA every Friday for a full lineup of free water-filled fun the whole family can enjoy. Kids can beat the heat at the Downtown Splashpad, race down the giant slip-n-slide, or jump around on water inflatables in the Native Treasures Alcove. Explore lawn games scattered throughout Downtown, get creative with water-themed crafts at Gussie’s Flowerbed, and don’t miss the underwater photo op at the Fountain for the ultimate summer selfie. Schedule of Events: 5:00 – 9:00 pm: Water Activities at the Downtown Splashpad Slip-n-slide/water inflatable at the Native Treasures Alcove Lawn Games throughout Downtown OWA Underwater Photo Op at the Downtown Fountain Aura Adventure Kayaking Scavenger Hunt

 Grab your girls and join us for a fun-filled evening of shopping, sipping, and supporting a great cause — with live entertainment by Johnny Hayes!   What’s Happening: Shop Small, Support Local with amazing vendors Dancing all night long Food Trucks serving up tasty bites Drinks by Bottles Up Mobile — sip while you shop! LIVE PERFORMANCE by Johnny Hayes!Johnny Hayes is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and multi-genre artist, known for his appearance on NBC’s The Voice. His blend of rock ‘n’ soul, Americana, and classic R&B, combined with his passionate live show, is sure to make this a night you won’t want to miss! Raffle & 50/50 Drawing benefiting Shorty’s Safe Haven 501(c)(3)  Tickets: Early Bird: $10 General Admission: $15 VIP: $35 (includes a free drink, swag bag, exclusive gifts, vendor discounts & more!)  A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to Hunter’s Heart Foundation 501(c)(3) Grab your besties and don’t miss this unforgettable night out for a great cause! Get your tickets now!

3-Year Anniversary Party  June 27 · 5PM518 Dauphin Street | The Insider Collective Eatery & Outsider Sports Lounge We’re celebrating 3 years with a block party at the Insider and Outsider. Live music, yard games, free face painting, and Frios popsicles.Food from all of our favorites at Insider: Pizzeria Delphina, Hammered Cow, Chicken District, Pho Mo, and drinks with Thirst Trap Drink Co. Outsider Sports Lounge is also dropping its new Summer Lemonade Series menu—perfect timing for the heat. Open to all. Come hang!!!

Round up your family and friends and join us for free, fun, and relaxing outdoor movie nights this summer on June 27 and July 25! We'll be showing popular family films in two iconic locations: Ladd-Peebles Stadium and USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park. Plus, there will be food trucks! Check out the movie schedule below: June 27, 2025 | Moana 2 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium July 25, 2025 | Mufasa: The Lion King at USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park Each movie night begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m., with the movie beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Register to be a food truck vendor on June 27. Register to be a food truck vendor on July 25. For more information, please contact us by calling 251-208-1550 or emailing events@cityofmobile.org. By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Save the date for Summerdale’s Annual Independence Day Celebration starting at 10AM on Saturday, June 28th until the fireworks end. Fireworks will light up the sky at 9PM.More information to come!